NTSB Weather Priorities Melissa McCaffrey Senior Government Analyst
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NTSB Weather Priorities
Melissa McCaffreySenior Government Analyst Air Traffic Services Division,Government Affairs
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Challenges
n We have learned over the years that weather is one of the weakest areas for pilotsn You can take the private pilot exam, fail all of the
weather questions and still pass
Excerpt from NTSB Most Wanted List:“..Knowledge tests and flight reviews should test for
awareness of weather, use of instruments, and use of “glass” cockpits.”
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What is the issue?
“..NTSB continues to investigate about 1,500 accidents each year in general aviation. In most cases, pilots did not have the adequate knowledge, skills, or recurrent training to fly safely, particularly in questionable weather conditions.”
-NTSB Most Wanted List
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Leading causes of fixed-wing accidents,2003-2012
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Leading causes of FATAL fixed-wing accidents,2003-2012
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VFR intoIMC Icing Thunderstorms
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Types of fixed-wing weather accidents,2003-2012
All accidentsFatal accidents
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VFR into IMC
n On November 26, 2011, a Cirrus SR-20 plunged to the ground in suburban Chicago, killing its four occupants.
n Pilot information:n 47 years oldn Private pilotn 207 total hoursn “some” instrument training
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Low Pressure System Moving into the Area
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Amended Terminal Area Forecast
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States he was VFR
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Field Was IFR
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Trying to Locate the Field
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In Too Deep..
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What we Teach
n Utilize weather technology correctly to make smart decisions• Understand limitations of your specific equipment,
recognizing lag time and other restrains and plan accordingly
• Becoming competent and confident prior to flying with advanced equipment
n Know before you go mentality is important• Receive a weather briefing• Gather the most current weather information
n Never become overconfident• Don’t underestimate mother nature
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Education and Training
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Discussion..